Mrs. Louise (Barr) Jones

Mrs. Louise Jones (Barr) passed away at home on 1219 Napier Street, Tuesday morning. Nov. 5, 2024, surrounded by her family members. On Feb. 11, 1934, Louise was born to the union of Mrs. James Barr and Estelle Barr in Tupelo, Mississippi. Mrs. Louise Jones Barr later married D.K. Jones and to their union bore 7 kids.

"Loyalty" was her name. She loved her children, brothers, sisters  and other family relatives unconditionally. Always willing to help ANYONE in need. She was a longtime South Bend "Legend", as a press & curl hairdresser on Rush and Diamond Street. Her customers would say Mrs. Jones would press your hair like a perm but without the chemicals that would last for a whole month! Although she only had a middle school education, she was "Gifted with Wisdom and Discernment", always giving out encouraging advice to everyone. She was a woman that stood on her business. She would always say "Take care of your business FIRST, your business will take care of you! One of her favorite subjects was talking about men & women relationships. She strongly believed in "Human Rights". She loved to eat but never got fat. One of her favorites was vanilla ice cream. As a matter of fact, it was the last thing she would accept to eat.

She loved birds, flowers, gardening, most of all going fishing everyday with her Best Friend-Sister, Essie Smith (Barr). Her favorite singers: Mahalia Jackson, BB King and Elvis Presly. She would tell us she played with him in Tupelo, Mississippi when he was a poor little boy.

Rest in Peace, Power & Love. Our strong beautiful Mother you will always and forever live in our hearts. We look forward to seeing you again in the New Paradise.

Louise Jones (Barr) is survived by her children, Judy Thompson Jones, Darlene Jones, Antonia M. Jones, Tyree Grove and Dewayne Allen Jones, her grandchildren, Terrance (Yvette) Jones, Carmen (Stacy) Collins, Armond Thompson Jr., Carlos Jones, Duron Smith, Brandon Dockins, TSungi Jones, RaShad Grove, Rejesta Jones, Felicia Jones, Malik Jones, Kamaire Jones, Emery Jones, Bryton Jones, Brevyn Jones, 22 Great Grandchildren, 3 special Sisters in law, Dorothy Mae Jones, Hattie Mae Jones, Ann Jones, and a host of nieces and nephews that she loved very dearly.

 She is preceded in death by her husband D.K. Jones, her parents, James and Estelle Barr, her children, Dempsey K. Jones, Dale Lee Jones's, Terry Smith, Danny Jones and Son in law, Armond Thompson Sr., siblings, Essie Smith, James Barr Jr., Harvey Barr, Barbara Barr, Doris Barr and granddaughter Natasha Frazier Jones.

A celebration of Louise's life will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 am EST, at the South Bend First SDA Church, located at 1936 Altgeld Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46614. The service will be a testament to Louise's remarkable life and the vast number of lives she touched and influenced.

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